Better Purchase Option: e8500 (c0) or e8400 (e0)

Definitely the e8400. The E0 stepping overclocks much better than C0, while running cooler at the same time.

Usually you can get it higher than that. I'll PM you so I don't hijack this thread.

Hi I posted this question in another thread but can't remember which one so sorry if someone's already answered it but...

Isn't it true that although the E0 techinically "clocks" faster the clock cycles are actually slower than a CO's therefore in real terms E0 = C0 in terms of functional speed.

If that's anywhere near true then obviously 8500 >>>>>>>> 8400 due to higher multiplier obviously.

No?

Something to do with the cache being more "laggy"?

I'm not an expert, just going by what I've read in other forums etc. I'm still researching.

I've never heard of that either.

cjl does have a good point though. Unless you are guaranteed to get the E0 stepping, then get the e8500. You are just as likely to get the E0 stepping when buying a e8500 as you are when buying a e8400.

From the Intel spec's findinger, the E0 has a max thermal spec of 74C while the C0 has the max thermal spec of 72C.

Basically 2C max temp is one main difference other then the multiplier.

The OC on these chips, I'd say depends largely on the MB chipset.

Intel® Core2 Duo Desktop Processor